Personal Assistant (BBSE8)

Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solution; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solution is assisting in recruiting reliable carers to support an 18-year-old wheelchair user in the SE8 area of London. The role emphasizes staying with the client, supporting daily routines and community access, with long, regular shifts and a calm, confident approach.

The role requires clear English, basic first aid, being comfortable around dogs, and the ability to push a wheelchair.

Qualifications

• Fluent English as first language for clear communication.
• Basic First Aid knowledge.
• Physically fit and able to push a wheelchair.
• Comfortable around dogs.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work long/regular shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines and community access
• Light household duties
• Providing attentive and person-centred care
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding appropriately to needs
• These duties may vary from day-to-day

Skills

English (native)

First aid knowledge

Mobility assistance

Push wheelchair ability

Dog-friendly

Job description

To assist with a variety of tasks which will assist the employer who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.

About the employer:

Our client is an 18-year-old female living in the SE8 area of London who is a wheelchair user that suffers with seizures.

We are looking for reliable, compassionate carers to support a client in the SE8 area. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking regular, long shifts with consistent work. A calm and confident approach is essential.

Supporting daily routines and community access

Light household duties

Providing attentive and person-centred care

Monitoring wellbeing and responding appropriately to needs

These duties may vary from day-to-day.

Type of person that you/they are looking for:

Values: We are looking for someone that is honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel and understands equality & diversity.

Specific requirements: English must be first language as clear communication is essential. Must be comfortable around dogs. Basic First Aid knowledge. Physically fit and able to push a wheelchair.

Hours of work: Hours vary – times & days to be discussed at interview

Rate of pay: £13.85 per hour

Skills, qualifications, and experience

Willingness to learn seizure management (training/support provided)

Basic first aid knowledge

Good at building relationships

Reliable, committed, and able to work long/regular shifts

**PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS BASED IN LONDON SE8**

Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.

This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.